Escaping Russia, becoming American
Sutherland recounts the story of “Goldie” Weisberg, who escaped from Russia with her family and struggles to become an American.
There is no free trade or free lunch
We in agriculture talk about free trade agreements as if they are the international equivalent of a free lunch, there is no such thing.
Ruffed grouse can be bold, even aggressive
Thomas Felton of Kimbolton, Ohio, recently sent me some photos of a ruffed grouse he had been feeding twice a day since late November.
The lowly earthworm is actually a living plow
Powerful little buggers: Merely by force of their day-to-day existence, earthworms alter and enhance the chemical, physical, and biological makeup of the soil.
Ohio deer rifles are quickly catching up
Deer rifles are still a new idea, but are growing in popularity.
Grass tetany could be looming for cattle, sheep
Grass tetany is a metabolic or nutritional condition in dairy, beef cattle and sheep with low blood levels of magnesium that typically occurs in the spring.
Bob Cole’s public service made a difference in USDA, Ohio
Robert E. Cole was a true public servant, especially within agriculture.
Markets remain stalled, waiting for more news
Conclusions and directions are hard to wrest out of this market.
Steam-loving people, railroads under steam and steamed food
Not too many steam power shows in the winter, so it's a good time to think back (or plan for summer).
Learn and grow with fellow farmers at agricultural conferences, education and networking events
Early spring is the perfect time of year for farmers and other agricultural professionals to attend conferences, education and networking events.
